Direct Support Professional (Day Habilitation)

Position Overview Turn your passion for helping others into a fulfilling career at one of New York City’s most respected disability services organizations. Services for the UnderServed (S:US) is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support people with intellectual/developmental disabilities in living their best life in a safe environment. S:US offers flexible scheduling, 1199 union benefits, and a 10% internal promotion rate organization-wide. Salary USD $19.00/hr (Minimum and Maximum). Program Location Our program located on 163rd St. Responsibilities Provide habilitation services to each client as prescribed in that client’s service plans (CFA, Individual Service Plan, Habilitation Plan). Assist each client, as needed, in skill development in areas such as activities of daily living, domestic living, recreation and socialization. With appropriate training and supervision, administer medication to clients as assigned and in compliance with management, medical and nursing policies and procedures. Ensure assigned clients’ nutritional needs are met according to prescribed diet, and assist with feeding as necessary. Report immediately any observed or known deficiencies or own inability in providing habilitation services to clients, as well as all types of abuse and other facility problems, including physical plant/safety issues to management. Benefits Overview Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance 403(b) Credit Union FSAs Short‑and‑Long‑Term Disability Transportation Plan Generous Paid Vacation and Holidays Qualifications High School Diploma or GED is required; Associate’s Degree preferred. At least one year experience providing direct care services to adults with a developmental disability. AMAP certified, SCIP‑R trained, CPR & First Aid trained. Valid NYS Driver’s license and able to pass insurance criteria. COVID‑19 Vaccination Requirement Effective August 30, 2021, unless granted a reasonable accommodation for disability, all new hires must show proof of vaccination against the COVID‑19 virus. If hired for one of our city‑sponsored programs, this requirement must be met by your date of hire. Equal Opportunity Statement SUS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of service animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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